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Church of England congregations saw their fifth year of growth in a row in 2025 with steady increases in weekly and Sunday attendance and strong growth in Christmas and Easter services, an early snapshot of official figures shows. Overall, there were an estimated 1.023 million regular worshippers across Church of England congregations last year, up...

Guidance on applying to a new Government grants fund for listed places of worship to help pay for capital works including fabric repairs and essential improvements, such as electrical upgrades, heating, toilets and step-free access, has recently been published. The Places of Worship Renewal Fund, for listed places of worship, was launched with details of...

The Bishop of Willesden, Lusa Nsenga-Ngoy, the Church of England’s Lead Bishop for Interfaith Engagement, spoke at the recent ‘Standing Strong: Extinguish Antisemitism’ rally in London. In his address, he said: “Antisemitism is not an accidental prejudice drifting through history.  It is a deliberately cultivated and deeply rooted system of hatred, one that has adapted...

 The bishops of the Church in Wales have condemned unreservedly the recent attacks on the Jewish people across the UK. They say: “Anti-Semitism has no place within our society. We are proud to be part of a nation which welcomed Jews as they fled persecution in Nazi Germany and which continues to offer sanctuary to...

In a time of “global division and conflict, it is our common ground that brings us together”, King Charles’ representative has said. So said the Lord High Commissioner Lady Elish Angiolini, after visiting projects and organisations across Scotland. She said they showed signs of the Kingdom of God, and she promised to share with His...

The Church of Scotland has been invited to take a strategic look at how it cares for churches and other buildings, and to ask whether it needs to take a new approach to the challenge. The Rev Dr Scott Rennie, convener of the General Trustees, warned that “The Church of Scotland faces challenges common to...

The key role played by Church of Scotland military chaplains at a time of rising international tensions has been recently highlighted at the General Assembly. Group Captain (Ret’d) Andrew Tait, who is convener of the Committee on Chaplains to HM Forces, said that as people in the services “prepared like never before” for whatever demands...

Walkers and visitors can once again book overnight stays at St Gwrhai’s Church in Penstrowed, Powys, as the 2026 champing season opens. Champing, a blend of ‘church’ and ‘camping’, offers exclusive overnight access to historic churches no longer used for regular services. The church accommodates up to four guests and includes a fully equipped kitchen in...

With an annual budget of £61 million to deliver cradle-to-the grave social care services provided by 1,700 staff and 300 volunteers, CrossReach is the Church of Scotland at its “very best”. That was the message that Dr Mike Cantlay had for the recent General Assembly. He said that the social care provider demonstrated people-centred Christian...

A joy to be received by the Pope, says Archbishop of Canterbury Stabbing of two Jewish men in Golders Green ‘devastating’ says Bishop Archbishop of Canterbury ‘appalled’ by rise in anti-Semitism across UK Strategic investment making a ‘significant difference’ to ministry Innovation in lay and ordained ministry training receives £1.16 million boost Assisted dying: Proper...

The Archbishop of Canterbury has praised the Pope for speaking out against injustice and about hope; has commended working together for the common good; and has endorsed the strengthening power of common witness, in an address after a recent private meeting at the Apostolic Palace in the Vatican. She prayed with Pope Leo and said:...

The Area Bishop of Edmonton, in the diocese of London, Dr Anderson Jeremiah, has expressed shock and sadness after two Jewish men were recently stabbed in Golders Green, north London, The Jewish men, one in his 70s and one in his 30s, were treated at the scene for stab wounds; both were then taken to...